Our Impact
Since 2004, Healdsburg Forever has granted over $3.2 million to local organizations in Healdsburg and Geyserville.
With an endowment now at $2.1 million, our annual earnings and community donations sustainably support urgent needs in both communities.
2025 Grantees
In 2025, Healdsburg Forever proudly awarded 10 grants to nonprofits serving Healdsburg & Geyserville.
This year's grants were all unrestricted supported funds in the areas of food security, health & human services, and youth and early childhood education.
Food Security
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Healdsburg Shared Food Pantry serves thousands in Healdsburg and Geyserville, with a notable increase in individuals seeking assistance. The pantry’s Sunday meal program, aimed at seniors, serves dozens weekly. With a focus on providing healthy food to vulnerable populations, including many who are latine individuals, the pantry’s work continues to grow to meet the community’s needs, especially as the demand for assistance rises year over year.
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The Redwood Empire Food Bank plays a vital role in distributing food to multiple sites in Healdsburg and Geyserville, ensuring access for thousands in need. Their network provides backbone support for smaller nonprofits such as Farm to Fight Hunger and Farm to Pantry, providing logistical support and distribution through locations like Geyserville New Tech Academy and Healdsburg Elementary School. With their infrastructure, REFB ensures food reaches those in need across the community.
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Health and Human Services
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Alliance Medical Center provides critical health services to the community, including behavioral health support, which has become increasingly essential. Despite facing challenges in funding, they continue to offer valuable health education in local schools and expand behavioral health services, addressing a gap in resources. The center also supports referrals for mental health services, with many individuals requiring follow-up care that is not readily available.
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Reach for Home supports individuals who are chronically homeless in Healdsburg, offering case management support and services that help people transition to stable housing. Their work was recognized through a county-wide homelessness prevention pilot, which will provide funding to help individuals and families at risk of eviction. Their goal is to achieve functional zero homelessness by 2026, housing 34 individuals per year, and their collaboration with other organizations strengthens their impact in the community.
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Farm to Fight Hunger works to meet the growing demand for culturally relevant food by expanding their operations to manage a working farm and support community gardens in Healdsburg. Their partnerships with other local organizations help provide fresh produce and sustainable food access to the community. With the our grant, F2FH aims to enhance volunteer and paid resources to continue growing and supporting their critical mission in addressing food insecurity.
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Corazon Healdsburg’s mission is to provide vital resources for families facing hardships, including utility payments, food access, temporary housing for those escaping domestic violence, and financial aid. Through their partnership with Humanidad Therapy, Corazón offers essential mental health services, ensuring support is accessible to the community in both Spanish and English. Their work is an integral part of the region’s safety net, particularly for vulnerable families.
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UndocuFund advocates for the rights of renters in Sonoma County, focusing on emergency eviction protections and Just Cause eviction laws for the unincorporated areas. With Healdsburg and Geyserville seeing growing housing instability, their advocacy ensures that individuals and families are protected from unjust eviction. UndocuFund works to maintain stability in the local community for those at risk of displacement.
Early Childhood and Youth Education
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The Geyserville Educational Foundation provides critical social and emotional learning programs to students at Geyserville Elementary. With rising anxiety and stress, particularly from the effects of the pandemic and the pressures faced by a largely immigrant student body, GEF seeks to expand its support services. Our grant will allow them to contract additional hours of counseling, providing much-needed mental health support for students navigating these challenges.
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La Familia Sana continues to expand its mental health services for marginalized communities in the region. Through partnerships with local organizations like Corazón Healdsburg and contractors such as "On the Margins," LFS offers vital navigation and mental health support, particularly for families in Geyserville. As a certified provider of medical treatment navigation services, LFS plays a critical role in helping individuals access the care they need.
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The Healdsburg Education Foundation is focused on supporting mental health initiatives within the Healdsburg Unified School District. With increased mental health needs in the community, HEF collaborates with the district to fund and support full-time therapists, ensuring that students have access to critical emotional and mental well-being services. Their work plays an essential role in supporting the overall health and success of local students.